…California wine benefits the state and the nation…
Published on Big Blend Radio and Television Magazine
…Just recently, I was invited to visit Carmel-by- the -Sea and Holman Ranch. Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply referred to as “Carmel,” is a city in Monterey County, California. Hugging the Pacific coast, it is about 330 miles north of Los Angeles and 120 miles south of San Francisco. It is located on the Monterey Peninsula, and has been known for years for its rugged natural scenery, forest- like European village feel and rich artistic history. It is just one square mile and contains no big box stores or chain outlets. In has re purposed itself into a wine community featuring 15+ wineries renowned for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir…
…A small covered area makes a good gathering place for a picnic, some land time off your boat, a gathering point to meet your group or club or to take a day trip to Trillium Creek Winery (pick up, tasting, tour etc complimentary with purchase)..
…A woman in a little black dress tends to make friends easily and manages to turn a few heads along the way. Little Black Dress wines do that and more… all in an affordable wine…
…Turkey is an easy food to pair with. It makes friends with just about any lighter wine – from Rosés to Pinot. The Rosé’s and whites (like Sauvignon Blanc) go well with the white meat, but if you like the dark meat which can be a bit gamey in taste, pair it with a wine that has more body like a Pinot.
Ham, another Christmas favorite walks the line between red and white meat, making it an excellent candidate for a good pairing with a Rosé. A quality Rosé is a great wine to pair with tricky foods because it is light and not overpowering. It shakes hands with it’s dining companions, instead of shouting throughout the meal for attention…